Fox 31 reported that “most of Tancredo’s money seems to have gone to paid consultants,” noting that he didn’t run much of a campaign, having refused to debate the other candidates and relied primarily on his name recognition.

Republicans are likely breathing easier with Beauprez’s apparent victory, which they beleive signals a tougher fight for Democrats to retain the governor’s office than if Tancredo had won. Beauprez is widely believed to have broader appeal than Tancredo, whose serial candidacies have been dominated by what the Gazette called his “over-zealous obsession” with immigration policy.

In Colorado’s other major race for the 4th congressional district nomination, Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck is cruising to easy victory over three other contenders, with nearly twice as many votes as Scott Renfroe, the second place finisher.

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